Here’s everything you need to know about the Asia Cup opening ceremony

MULTAN: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has arranged an opening ceremony ahead of the Asia Cup 2023’s first match. Pakistani singer Aima Baig and Nepali singer Trishala Gurung are scheduled to perform in the opening ceremony in Multan.

Witness the Super 11 Asia Cup 2023 curtain-raiser live on 30 August at the Multan Cricket Stadium 🏟️

Enjoy live fireworks and performances by Aima Baig and Nepal's Trishala Gurung, followed by the opening match between Pakistan and Nepal 🎆✨#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/NtWbLfoSu1

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Live Updates

When will the Asia Cup opening ceremony start?

The opening ceremony of the Asia cup will begin at 02:30pm Pakistan time.

 First match of the tournament:

The first match of the Asia Cup will be played between Pakistan and Nepal.

Read more: Pakistan announces squad for Asia Cup opener against Nepal

Here is the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2023:

Date Group Stage Venue
August 30: Pakistan Vs Nepal Multan
August 31 Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Kandy
September 2: Pakistan Vs India Kandy
September 3: Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan Lahore
September 4: India Vs Nepal Kandy
September 5: Afghanistan Vs Sri Lanka Lahore

Super 4s

September 6: A1 Vs B2 Lahore
September 9:  B1 Vs B2 Colombo
September 10: A1 Vs A2 Colombo
September 12: A2 Vs B1 Colombo
September 14:  A1 VsB1 Colombo
September 15: A2 Vs B2 Colombo
September 17: Final Colombo

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Pakistan’s Squad for Asia Cup:

Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir. Traveling reserve: Tayyab Tahir